Forget the Great Barrier — I had the swim of a lifetime at Australia’s lesser known reef

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The journey begins at Exmouth, the gateway to Ningaloo Reef, a vast fringing coral reef on Western Australia's coast. Unlike the Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo is less known but equally stunning, stretching for about 300km. It's home to marine species, including humpback whales, manta rays, and whale sharks. Between March and July, whale sharks migrate through the area, attracting swimmers.

Courtesy: Kristina Beanland